ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the ten races on ITV4 on Saturday
1.08 Aintree
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle, 3m½f
As part of the Pertemps Hurdle Series qualifying process where each of the first six horses home will be given the opportunity to run in the final on the Thursday of the Cheltenham Festival, there will be interest in more than just the first home for this staying handicap. The Philip Hobbs-trained Pileon has disappointed since being pipped by subsequent Grade 2 winner Indefatigable in last year's Martin Pipe having failed to take to chasing but is reunited with conditional Ben Jones for the first time since that short head defeat. David Pipe's Remastered won three chases in a row before finishing a creditable fifth at the Festival and is interesting back over hurdles.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: AQUILA SKY
Made jumping errors on recent chasing debut but ended last season with two hurdle wins
1.25 Doncaster
Virgin Bet Handicap, 7f
The James Fanshawe trained Fresh has been knocking on the door in handicaps and is due a win in of these contests. Ralph Beckettt's Tomfre, Bernardo O'Reilly, Hafeet Alain and Zip have all won over course and distance in this competitive field of 18 runners.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: ORBAAN
Likes this track, good 5th in the Lincoln on return (1m) and 2nd over C&D on latest (soft)
1.50 Wincanton
John Romans Park Homes "Rising Stars" Novices' Chase, Grade 2, 2m4f
Bravemansgame is out on account of the quick ground, with Paul Nicholls instead hoping Mick Pastor can make it five wins in a row.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: MICK PASTOR
4-4 in small-field chases this season; it's not easy to gauge the limit of his ability
2.05 Doncaster
Virgin Bet Wentworth Stakes, Listed Race, 6f
Ayr Gold Cup winner Bielsa is a two-time course winner and is one to be respected for Kevin Ryan and Silvestre De Sousa. Kevin Stott, who steered the King Power-owned six-year-old to success at the Scottish track rides Ryan's other representative Magical Spirit who also has course winning experience.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: KING'S LYNN
Acts well here; path blocked in 2 Royal Ascot runs; back to form latest; good form claims
2.15 Aintree
Betway Grand Sefton Handicap Chase, 2m5f
Midlands National winner Time To Get Up is one of the market leaders for the Grand National and the JP McManus-owned eight-year-old tackles the famous green Aintree fences for the first time with Tom Scudamore in for the injured Jonjo O'Neill jr. Cat Tiger and David Maxwell successfully navigated the course when finishing third in the Foxhunters here in April. Jamie Snowden saddles Thomas Macdonagh as well as 2019 winner Hogan's Height.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: CAT TIGER
Ran well in the Foxhunters' over C&D in April and could be on a handy mark
2.25 Wincanton
Richard Barber Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle, 2m5½f
£170,000 purchase Rose Of Arcadia has not quite lived up to her hefty tag thus far but represents the in-form combination of Brendan Powell and the Tizzards. Cheltenham Festival winner Eglantine Du Seuil switches back to hurdles after a summer of novice chasing with Cut The Mustard the other Nicholls representative. Une De La Seniere aims to follow up last month's win in a decent looking contest at Ludlow for Fergal O'Brien and Paddy Brennan.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: ROSE OF ARCADIA
Very well handicapped on her C&D victory; injured herself on handicap debut afterwards
2.40 Doncaster
Virgin Bet November Handicap, 1m4f
John and Thady Gosden's First Light should be feared back down in grade into handicap company. The Richard Hughes-trained Calling The Wind is a consistent performer while in from apprentice Adam Farragher takes a useful 5lb of Godolhpin's Topweight Global Storm.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: EAST ASIA
Two months off, sparkling last-to-first win at Nottingham (1m6f) ten days ago; up 5lb
3.00 Wincanton
60th Badger Beer Handicap Chase, Listed Race, 3m1f
Last year's winner El Presente runs off a 6lb higher mark this time round for David Bass and Kim Bailey with Potterman looking to one better than last year's second for Alan King. Irish Prophecy won at the course in good style two weeks ago with Chepstow scorer Some Chaos also boasting course form. Cap Du Nord could be dangerously handicapped of 135 for Christian Williams.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: SOME CHAOS
Looked better for wind surgery when running out a comfortable winner at Chepstow; player
3.20 Aintree
Betway Hurdle, 2m4f
Brewin’upastorm holds the edge on form despite his penalty and is likely to start favourite on his reappearance. There will be stiff competition from Wilde About Oscar, from the in-form Skelton team, and the veteran Summerville Boy.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: SUMMERVILLE BOY
Absent since below-par run in January but won this on his reappearance last year
3.35 Wincanton
Unibet Elite Hurdle, Grade 2, 1m7f
Goshen returns to the scene of where he emphatically bounced back to form with a 22 length demolition job in the Kingwell Hurdle. Jamie Moore and his father Gary have been in superb form of late but face a stiff challenge of the ultra-consistent Sceau Royal and the Irish challenge of Grade 1-winning hurdler Belfast Banter for Peter Fahey, with Kevin Sexton making the journey to retain the partnership.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: GOSHEN
Turning into an enigma but high class when on his game and impressed here in February
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Race 1, 2.05 Doncaster: KING'S LYNN
Race 2, 2.15 Aintree: CAT TIGER
Race 3, 2.25 Wincanton: ROSE OF ARCADIA
Race 4, 2.40 Doncaster: EAST ASIA
Race 5, 3.00 Wincanton: SOME CHAOS
Race 6, 3.20 Aintree: SUMMERVILLE BOY
Race 7, 3.35 Wincanton: GOSHEN
Saturday's race previews:
2.15 Aintree: 'He's perfect for the track' - Maxwell excited by Cat Tiger ride in Grand Sefton
2.40 Doncaster: will First Light give the Gosdens another November Handicap as Flat season ends?
3.35 Wincanton: versatile Sceau Royal looks very much the one to beat in Elite Hurdle
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